Table 1 shows 25 common power train related problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (59 problems). The second most common problem is related to the axle assembly (47 problems).
While driving my 2000 Ford Windstar in a grocery store parking lot, preparing to go onto a very busy road, the van made a loud bang and slammed to a stop. I was alarmed as I had my foot on the gas pedal at the time and I was going about 10 miles an hour. Read details...
2000 Ford Windstar. Consumer writes in regards to defective rear axle assembly in vehicle. The consumer stated she noticed a clunking sound when she backed out of her driveway, but didn't think much of until the second week in February, when it happened again, but it was much louder. Read details...
Complete transmission failure after od light is flashing. From my research , this is a common widespread problem and Ford should recall these transmissions. It is very dangerous to have a vehicle suddenly stop accelerating when driving at high speed or when pulling into traffic. Read details...